“…together with the extraordinary increase in NIH funding that we are providing today, these Congressional actions are poised to usher in a whole new era in our battle against this devastating disease.”
Following
"What a pleasure it is to be here on the
"As a member of the Appropriations Committee, it has been such pleasure to work with my colleagues including
"Mr. President, Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death in this nation, and it is increasing at unprecedented rates. Like many families, mine too has known the pain of its devastating consequences. Today, an estimated 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. In addition to the human suffering it causes, Alzheimer's is our most costly disease at
"Fortunately,
"Since the 2011 signing of the National Alzheimer's Project Act, known as NAPA, which I co-authored with former Senator
"This has been a bipartisan commitment. Alzheimer's doesn't care if you are a Democrat or a Republican or an Independent or a Green. It does not discriminate. This robust commitment promises returns, such as we have seen for cancer, for diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. Fueled by federal support, researchers are beginning to understand more clearly the complex biology of Alzheimer's with sophisticated new tools that are leading to better imaging agents and therapies.
"Through a
"This is exactly the kind of collaboration and sharing that we need to make a difference. As the Chairman of the
"The robust support in this bill represents a historic step forward that will promise dividends in the future. As the glimmers of light seep through this door that has been shut tight for far too long, we must continue to push forward. We cannot let up on the accelerator of funding now. We need to improve the lives of those living with Alzheimer's, and their caregivers. And how many of us have seen an elderly parent caring for a beloved spouse with severe dementia? It takes a toll, not just on the victim of the disease, but on the entire family and particularly the caregivers.
"That is one reason I have introduced the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act with Senator
"Mr. President, I have visited research laboratories all across
"Again I want to salute the efforts of Chairman Blunt for continuing to press forward and for his leadership and strong support of biomedical research."
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